curse word
noun
: a profane or obscene oath or word : curse, swear word
Eisenhower could swear as eloquently as most sergeants, but he went easy on the curse words in mixed company.—
Stephen E. Ambrose
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Here is the adorable moment (but be aware there is a curse word in this exchange).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Harris’ favorite curse word Finally, memes exploded of Harris pausing when talking about Trump at the same debate.
—Raven Maragh-Lloyd, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was also punished last season for using a curse word at a press conference in Mexico in October and fined the equivalent of $10,514.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Gaga, who has flowing blonde hair, presents herself rather regally, while Warren, who has short black hair, loves few things more than a good curse word.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Harris’ favorite curse word Finally, memes exploded of Harris pausing when talking about Trump at the same debate.
—Raven Maragh-Lloyd, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was also punished last season for using a curse word at a press conference in Mexico in October and fined the equivalent of $10,514.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Gaga, who has flowing blonde hair, presents herself rather regally, while Warren, who has short black hair, loves few things more than a good curse word.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Curse word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curse%20word. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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